Equity Analyst

Are you an equity analyst looking to join a competitive and fast changing environment? If so, you could be a perfect fit for our growing equity research team.

Our equity research team collaborates closely with our traders to provide real-time news analysis and fundamental research on industries and companies to help generate timely trade strategies, with a real-time feedback loop. As we look to grow the number of symbols we trade in single-stock options we are looking to hire an equity analyst with 1-3 years of experience in financial markets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a market-leading equity options market maker, we have access to large-scale flow that is driven by events and news. As an Equity Researcher you will collaborate closely with our traders to identify and price short-term trading opportunities through fundamental company, event and dividend analysis. You will work in a fast-paced environment, providing a critical edge with your detailed analysis and ability to stay on top of the fast-changing news events.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and ideally working towards CFA qualification
• Equity Analyst / Research experience and/or financial services experience with a keen and demonstrable interest in markets
• Interest in Equity derivatives
• Fluency in English and highly effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and valuation
• Previous experience in analyzing corporate events preferred
• Experience in identifying emerging opportunities and risks
• A proactive, precise mind and a problem solving nature
• A competitive attitude and eagerness to constantly develop

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Equity Analyst. Please provide us with a CV. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruiter Juliano Molossi via julianomolossi@optiver.com.
Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.